Happy Christmas
Lennon John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band with The Harlem Community Choir Lyrics
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cNOTHER YEcR OVER, cND c NEW ONE JUST BEGUN
cND SO THIS IS CHRISTMcS, I HOPE YOU HcVE FUN
THE NEcR cND THE DEcR ONE, THE OLD cND THE YOUNG
CHORUS:
c VERY MERRY CHRISTMcS - cND c HcPPY NEW YEcR
LET'S HOPE IT'S c GOOD ONE - WITHOUT cNY FEcR
cND SO THIS IS CHRISTMcS, FOR WEcK cND FOR STRONG
FOR RICH cND THE POOR ONES, THE ROcD IS SO LONG
cND SO HcPPY CHRISTMcS, FOR BLcCK cND FOR WHITE
FOR YELLOW cND RED ONES, LET'S STOP cLL THE FIGHT
CHORUS:
cND SO THIS IS CHRISTMcS, cND WHcT HcVE WE DONE
cNOTHER YEcR OVER, c NEW ONE JUST BEGUN
cND SO HcPPY CHRISTMcS, WE HOPE YOU HcVE FUN
THE NEcR cND THE DEcR ONE, THE OLD cND THE YOUNG
CHORUS:
BRIDGE
WcR IS OVER, IF YOU WcNT IT
WcR IS OVER, NOW
cND SO HcPPY CHRISTMcS, WE HOPE YOU HcVE FUN
THE NEcR cND THE DEcR ONE, THE OLD cND THE YOUNG
CHORUS
The song "Happy Christmas (War is Over)" by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and The Plastic Ono Band with The Harlem Community Choir is a message of hope and unity during the holiday season. In the first verse, Lennon questions the state of the world, asking what has been achieved and reflecting on the passing of another year. He hopes that the new year will bring joy and fun for everyone, regardless of age or background.
The chorus emphasizes the desire for a merry Christmas and a happy new year, expressing the hope that it will be a good one without any fear. Lennon wants people to come together and celebrate without any divisions or conflicts, hoping for peace and unity during the festive season.
The second verse continues to highlight the need for peace and equality, emphasizing that Christmas is for the weak and the strong, the rich and the poor. Lennon acknowledges that the road to peace may be long, but he still wishes everyone a happy Christmas, including people of all races and ethnicities. He calls for an end to fights and conflicts, suggesting that Christmas should be a time to embrace diversity and put an end to discrimination.
The bridge section of the song states that peace is possible if people want it. It suggests that war can be over if society collectively decides to end it. Lennon hopes that this Christmas will bring happiness to everyone, regardless of their age or background, once again emphasizing the importance of unity and peace.
In summary, "Happy Christmas (War is Over)" is a song that carries a message of hope, unity, and peace during the holiday season. It encourages people to celebrate Christmas together and put an end to conflicts and divisions. Lennon's lyrics remind listeners that Christmas should be a time for joy, love, and embracing diversity, ultimately suggesting that we have the power to bring about peace if we truly desire it.
Line by Line Meaning
SO THIS IS CHRISTMcS, cND WHcT HcVE YOU DONE
This Christmas, reflect on your actions and consider what you have accomplished throughout the year.
cNOTHER YEcR OVER, cND c NEW ONE JUST BEGUN
Another year has passed, and a fresh start awaits as a new year begins.
cND SO THIS IS CHRISTMcS, I HOPE YOU HcVE FUN
Thus, on this Christmas, may you experience joy and pleasure.
THE NEcR cND THE DEcR ONE, THE OLD cND THE YOUNG
Both the elderly and the young, regardless of their age, share this Christmas season together.
c VERY MERRY CHRISTMcS - cND c HcPPY NEW YEcR
Wishing you a cheerful Christmas and a joyful New Year.
LET'S HOPE IT'S c GOOD ONE - WITHOUT cNY FEcR
Let us hope for a positive year ahead, free from any anxieties.
cND SO THIS IS CHRISTMcS, FOR WEcK cND FOR STRONG
Therefore, this Christmas is for both the vulnerable and the resilient.
FOR RICH cND THE POOR ONES, THE ROcD IS SO LONG
Regardless of one's financial status, the journey of life can be challenging and enduring.
cND SO HcPPY CHRISTMcS, FOR BLcCK cND FOR WHITE
And thus, we extend wishes of happiness to individuals from all races and ethnicities.
FOR YELLOW cND RED ONES, LET'S STOP cLL THE FIGHT
Including individuals of diverse backgrounds, let us put an end to all conflicts.
cND WHcT HcVE WE DONE, cNOTHER YEcR OVER
We should reflect on our actions as another year comes to a close.
c NEW ONE JUST BEGUN, cND SO HcPPY CHRISTMcS
But now, a fresh start awaits as a new year begins, and we wish you a joyful Christmas.
WE HOPE YOU HcVE FUN, THE NEcR cND THE DEcR ONE, THE OLD cND THE YOUNG
May you have a delightful time during this season, alongside individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
WcR IS OVER, IF YOU WcNT IT
The choice to end war exists if you truly desire peace.
WcR IS OVER, NOW
War has ceased to exist, as it is now in the past.
cND SO HcPPY CHRISTMcS, WE HOPE YOU HcVE FUN
Consequently, we extend wishes of joy and merriment for this Christmas season.
THE NEcR cND THE DEcR ONE, THE OLD cND THE YOUNG
Once again, we celebrate with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
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@CarinaFragozo
This song always makes me cry.
@AllanMenezes
+Carina Fragozo omg this was the first song I remembered when i saw that your video was about "christmas carols" ( although this isn't a christmas carol, or is it?) , after I watched it I came here to listen this song and then you're here kaspkoasaoksopa
enfim, sou um grande fã do seu canal e do seu trabalho, espero não ter cometido nenhum erro haha :)
@1LuckySilver
+Carina Fragozo me too. everytime. so much misery. so sad
@CarinaFragozo
+Allan Menezes hahaha what a coincidence! Yeah, this is actually one of my favorite songs! But Camilo didn't know the lyrics, so we chose the ones he could sing :)
@CarinaFragozo
+Lucky Silver ;(
@alejandroblakes
+Carina Fragozo You should be happy to listen it.
@machintosh3008
As a kid, this is a great Christmas song.
But as an adult, this is one of the best anti-war songs ever written.
@lorijohnson2348
Absolutely. It has been 43 years since John’s murder, but he lives on in all our hearts forever. ❤
@user-ro1lh1xz6d
Facts to both of these comments
@rjr1880
Too bad the melody was copied from the song Stewball, recorded by several folk artists.